The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, involving degenerative changes and a semilunar cartilage defect, does not warrant an initial rating greater than 20 percent. The veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5258 for his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not support a finding that the veteran's left knee disability warrants a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion or arthritis alone, as he already receives the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Changes, Left Knee, Semilunar Cartilage Defect
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0610694
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